Nancy Starr Bessette

February 11, 1941 - March 8, 2022

Nancy Starr Bessette of Delta Township passed away March 8, 2022. Nancy was born February 11, 1941 in Lansing, Michigan to the late Frank R. and Lillian A. (Henrickson) Johnson. She graduated from Sexton High School Class of 1959 and retired as an Inspector from GM after many years of service. Nancy loved to dance and play the piano. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and was a generous kind spirit who donated to support many charities and organizations. Her faith in God was strong and she cherished her family. She is survived by her children, Theresa (Fred) Berl, Karen Bessette, Scott Bessette and Pamela Bessette; grandchildren, Joseph (Joni) Wygocki, Michelle (Greg) Rosales, Joshua (Katelyn) Burns, Chelsea Burns, Jaime Hughes, Ryan Anteau, Kasandra Stadel, Alexandra Berl; great-grandchildren, Collin Simon, Tollan Anteau, Kiersten Fox, Alexander Wygocki, Zoey Rosales, Dominic Rosales, Damien Samples and Cayde Burns. Nancy was preceded in death by siblings, Carimeyne Zavonie, Kathleen Kessler and William McDaniels. A Celeration of Nancy’s life will be held Tuesday, March 15, 2022, 2:00pm at the Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. Visitation will be Tuesday from 1:00pm until the time of the service. Memorial contributions may be given to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, Florida 33607 (https://donate.lovetotherescue.org/give/158250/?gclid=CjwKCAiAprGRBhBgEiwANJEY7GfP1I96qLDckSioY9r9P9_Z3ty2wZzeZCcqCkSBZAa4fon8VA69jhoC8s0QAvD_BwE#!/donation/checkout?recurring=1&c_src=google&c_src2=general) or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 10069, Detroit, Michigan 48210 (https://donate3.cancer.org/?campaign=default&lang=en%20&_ga=2.133135046.999642771.1647104779-596768741.1647104777).